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R895 DEG

1998 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,315 mi
Last recorded108,315 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Tigra72,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR895 DEG
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 108,315 miles

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

front disc showing signs of corrosion

play in offside and nearside front strut top bearings very near excessive

play in offside and nearside rear strut top bearings very near excessive

play in offside and nearside rear wheel bearings very near excessive

rear springs very heavily corroded

Fail 8 May 2010 108,315 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

play in offside and nearside front strut top bearings very near excessive

play in offside and nearside rear wheel bearings very near excessive

Pass 24 Feb 2009 90,106 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r service brake showing imbalance

no lockout acheived on handbrake performance

Fail 19 Feb 2009 89,906 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 75,187 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 63,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 59,325 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?

Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
4,652
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
55,160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,142
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,988
Stop lamp not working 17,550
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,222
position lamp(s) not working 14,989
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R895 DEG is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 72,844 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Tigra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R895 DEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Tigra typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R895 DEG registered?

R895 DEG is a 1998 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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